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I dropped my laptop on my foot their is some brusing from it. not sure what to put on it?
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Ice: Put some ice in a plastic zip lock and wrap that in a towel and put that on your foot while you elevate the foot to limit bleeding and swelling into the affected area. See your health care provider if the ares pain or swelling worsens or persists.
Answered 4/6/2015
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